Argumentative Essay Vocabulary

Definition of a claim?

• a statement that the writer is trying to prove is true

• facts

• the argument that the opposition might have

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

How do you prove your facts support your claim?

• You have to explain your evidence.
• You let the facts stand as a list of reasons.
• You let the reader figure it out.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is a counterclaim?

• the argument that the opposition might have
• the facts you leave out of your argument
• solid evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

A type of argument in which the writer presents a viewpoint on an issue.

• Declare

• Argument

• Conclusion

• Editorial

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

As much as needed

• Sufficient

• convince

• Argumentative

• Evidence

Define convince.

• To declare

• To persuade

• To claim

• various

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Facts, statistics, anecdotes, examples and quotations from authorities are forms of evidence used by writers are examples of what?

• claims

• sufficient

• Evidence

• counterclaim

Define argument.

• A logical way of presenting a belief, conclusion, or stance. A good argument is supported with reasoning and evidence.

• Effective arguments and persuasive arguments use evidence to support claims.

• A claim made to go against a previous claim.

• Without a doubt; reliable; particular

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

Make a statement; announce

• Convince

• Declare

• various

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

There were various ice cream selections at the ice cream parlor. What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence?

• A logical way of presenting a belief, conclusion, or stance.

• particular

• As much as needed

• Different from one another

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4